Table 1 Qualitative research done in children and adolescents with OCD
Authors & Place | Phenomenon | Sample | Method | Key findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. Keyes, Nolte & Williams, 2018 (UK) | Lived experiences | 13–18 years; (n = 10) | Thematic analysis | Four themes: Traumatic and stressful life events; responses to signs of OCD; battle of living with OCD and ambivalent relationship to help; need to address stigma and sense of shame [22] |
2. Lenhard et al., 2016 (Sweden) | Experiences of Internet-delivered CBT | 12–17 years; (n = 8) | Thematic analysis | Two superordinate themes -autonomy and support. Each with 3 sub-themes (secure self-disclosure, self-efficacy, flexibility & parental support, identification/normalization, clinician support respectively) [21] |